
Timeline
About me
Financial Services, Broker Consultant
Education

Life insurance association & financial planning standards board
2012 - 2014Certified financial planning professional financial planning and services
Irish taxation institute
2011 - 2012Tmiti taxation technician qualified tax technician tmitiRecently obtained TMITI Taxation Technician status, Ireland's only Professional taxation compliance qualification through the Irish Taxation Institute.In a regulatory environment that is constantly evolving, with rapid tax legislative and administrative changes, managing tax compliance has become increasingly complex and getting tax compliance wrong can be very expensive for businesses and individuals alike. The Tax Technician course covers compliance issues for income tax and payroll… Show more Recently obtained TMITI Taxation Technician status, Ireland's only Professional taxation compliance qualification through the Irish Taxation Institute.In a regulatory environment that is constantly evolving, with rapid tax legislative and administrative changes, managing tax compliance has become increasingly complex and getting tax compliance wrong can be very expensive for businesses and individuals alike. The Tax Technician course covers compliance issues for income tax and payroll, business taxes, capital taxes, VAT and other indirect taxes. The course also covers relevant legal and accounting principles as well as an overview of company filing obligations. Show less

Life assurance association (lia)
2006 - 2009Professional diploma in financial advice (qfa)
Professional development- sun life financial
2006 - 2006Achieve global stellar customer service, 2006
Mountbellew agriculture college/ teagasc
2000 - 2003Green certficate in agriculture
University college dublin
2012 - 2014Graduate diploma financial planning and services graduate diploma
Galway-mayo institute of technology
2003 - 2003Ecdl- european computer driving licence
Galway-mayo institute of technology
2002 - 2003Diploma in business studies in rural enterprise & agri- business
University college dublin
2012 - 2013Gradute diploma in financial planning financial planningGraduate Diploma in Financial Planning from UCD- The Gateway to the Prestigious International Designation, The Certified Financial Planner Professional. This is a postgraduate qualification included on the National Framework of Qualifications at level 9.

Galway-mayo institute of technology
2000 - 2002Certificate in business studies in agri- business
University college dublin
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Galway-mayo institute of technology
2003 - 2004Bacholer of buiness studies degree business
Experience

Sun life financial
Jul 2004 - Jul 2006Financial administator & claims examinerProcess financial and non-financial transactions, Processing and settling of Group Life Insurance Claims in a timely and accurate manner and in accordance with Sun Life policies and procedures and US Insurance regulations.Daily co-ordination of work received & delegation of this work to the 10-member team.Responsibility for monitoring the daily maintenance report and termination report.Analysis of Error made by New hire team members and feedback to team members on errors madeResponsibility for the Standards Report, ensuring all work items are in standard each day.Human Resources Representative for the Policy Services Team.Representative for the Policy services team in the Process Improvements ProgramDeterminability of claim status and amount to be paid in accordance with the contract policy provisions.Daily communication with Benefit Administrators and beneficiaries.Assisting with Special Ad- hoc projects and tasks within Group Life Claims department. Show less

Ronan mccarthy life & pension ltd
Jul 2006 - Dec 2006Sales/ sales administratorGeneral office administration, client account servicing and customer serviceProficient in the use of Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and E-mailProcessing of Life, Pension & Investment Applications and issuing of Policy Documentation in-line with Financial regulation and industry guidelinesDevelop knowledge of the Life and Pensions industry and the product offerings Conduct/ prepare in-dept financial review/ audits of client’s financial circumstances, their current provisions and future financial aimsLiaise with various Insurance companies and their representatives Provide clients with information on new and existing products Show less

O' keeffe financial planning ltd, authorised advisors
Dec 2006 - Jul 2011Qualified financial advisor/ sales consultantAs a Financial planner with an independent authorised broker, my role consisted of preparing in-dept financial review/ audits of client’s financial circumstances, their current provisions and financial aimsNetwork with business leads and contacts with intent to create business relationships and good-willAssist clients to make informed decisions while promoting products to meet the clients financial needs in a fully compliant mannerLiaise with various Insurance companies and their representatives – Area Managers, Account Executives, Sales Support Teams Obtaining information on the products and services offered by each of the Insurance companies and determining those best suited to an individual clientAttend Industry seminars and workshops to obtain information on Government legislation updates for the Insurance industry, Sales and product launchesMaintain highest standards of professionalism and customer service Show less

Zurich insurance
Jun 2011 - nowLiaising with Brokers to provide financial products and solutions to meet their clients needs and objectives. My priority is to provide a comprehensive financial planning service to clients' in relation to retirement planning, investments, business protection, family protection and wealth management.
Senior Broker Consultant
Mar 2025 - nowBroker Consultant
Apr 2015 - nowFinancial Planner, Zurich Life Insurance plc
Jun 2011 - Apr 2015
Licenses & Certifications

Cfp
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